MRS. CORRIN LINKES

MR. DAVID ZABLOCKI

MISS NICOLE UMBAUGH

Post-High SchoolPlanning

College Board

https://student.collegeboard.org/apply-to-4/application-timeline

September-June Timeline – What you should do each month to prepare for your child’s future.

Create a list of 4-8 colleges/Institutions

Create a master list with application fees, deadlines, test dates, and your school’s application processing deadlines.

Meet with a counselor and download college application and financial aid forms.

Plan visits to these colleges

Check with a counselor to see if you are eligible to receive a fee waiver for applications and tests.

Register for a college entrance exam, such as SAT or ACT.

FINALIZE YOUR COLLEGE CHOICES

PREPARE ALL EARLY RECOMMENDED ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS FOR COLLEGE

CHOICES

CSS/FINANCIAL AID PROFILE COMPLETION

REGISTER FOR SAT/ACT REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED BY THE COLLEGES YOU

WISH TO ATTEND.

TAKE ANY NECESSARY TESTS AND HAVE YOUR SCORES SENT TO COLLEGES

Be sure not to miss any early decision application deadlines, many are due in November!

Student’s need to complete their application essays and proofread them for mistakes.

Students need to ask school counselors about sending transcripts to colleges

Counselor’s need proper forms two weeks before colleges require them.

Take tests needed and send to colleges.

GO TO WWW.PIN.ED.GOV AND GET PINS FOR THE FAFSA FOR BOTH STUDENT AND PARENT

TAKE ANY NECESSARY TESTS AND HAVE YOUR SCORE

REPORTS SENT TO COLLEGES

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Submit your FAFSA

Parents should file their tax returns early. Some colleges want copies of your family’s returns before finalizing financial aid offers.

Take any necessary tests and have your score reports sent to colleges.

STAY ACTIVE IN SCHOOL.IF YOU ARE WAIT-LISTED, COLLEGES WILL WANT

TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SINCE YOU APPLIED

ACCEPTANCE LETTERS AND FINANCIAL AID OFFERS SHOULD COME TO YOU BY MID-APRIL

IF YOU HAVEN’T VISITED THE COLLEGE YOU’VE DECIDED TO ATTEND, DO SO BEFORE ACCEPTING.

HOUSING QUESTIONS: CALL COLLEGES OR ASK A COUNSELOR

PREPARE FOR ANY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS YOU PLAN TO TAKE

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Inform ALL colleges to which you applied of your admission and financial aid decision by May 1.

Send a deposit to only one college.

Work with a counselor to resolve any admission or financial aid problems.

Ask high school to send any final transcripts to colleges.

Take AP Exams if planning on taking them.

HTTPS: / /FAFSA.ED.GOV

COMPLETE THE FAFSA FILL OUT THIS FORM ONLINE, EVEN IF YOU

THINK YOU WON'T QUALIFY — VERY AFFLUENT FAMILIES SOMETIMES QUALIFY FOR AID AT

CERTAIN HIGH-TUITION SCHOOLS. THIS SINGLE APPLICATION IS YOUR GATEWAY TO

ALL FEDERAL LOAN, GRANT, AND WORK-STUDY AWARDS THAT TOTAL IN THE BILLIONS OF

DOLLARS.

NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org - for registration with the Clearinghouse - this

is mandatory for students who will play at the NCAA Division I & II levels

Website that provides quick overview of NCAA eligibility requirements and information: http://2point3.ncaa.org/.

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA.pdf - this is the NCAA guide for college-bound student-athletes

www.ncaa.org - this is the official NCAA website

Please advise your students to send their test scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center by entering the code “9999” as one of their free test-score recipients in the box provided when registering for the SAT or ACT.  If your student-athletes forget to use the “9999” code, the student-athlete will need to contact the SAT or ACT directly to have the scores sent officially by the testing agency.  The Eligibility Center must receive official scores directly from the testing agency in order to certify the student-athlete’s initial eligibility.  All test scores are required to be sent.  This will aid in using the best scores from each exam in the certification of your student-athletes.

Dual Enrollment

WHAT IS D UA L EN ROLLMEN T ?• An opportunity for students to take college courses and high school courses

at the same time. The college credits count towards both high school graduation and college transcript.

TEA CHERS: QUA LIF IED UN IV ERSIT Y FA CULT Y

Colleges:• Indiana University of PA• Butler County Community College• Clarion University of PA

Who can take dual enrollment classes?• Students who want to participate and obtain signatures from their principal,

guidance counselor and parents.

COST: TUIT ION IS PA ID BY A GRA N T A S IT IS MA D E AVA ILA BLE . STUDEN T IS RESPON SIBLE F OR B OOK COSTS.

Dual Enrollment

Will Transition to College be easier? YES! It gives you time to adjust to rigorous academic

expectations While remaining in a more comfortable setting Smaller classes More opportunities to ask questions

Will my credits transfer? It depends upon the specific college at which the

student plans to enroll. Contact college admissions offices for more details. Transfer credits website: www.patrac.org

THE OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION NETWORK

HTTP: / /WWW.ONETONLINE.ORG/

TAB: FIND OCCUPATIONDROP DOWN: BRIGHT OUTLOOK

THIS WILL TELL YOU ALL THE JOBS THAT WILL HAVE THE

MOST OPENINGS IN THE FUTURE

YOU CAN LOOK UP A SPECIFIC CAREER OR FIND ONE BASED ON JOB PROSPECTS OR INTERESTS!

O*NET – Career Exploration

O*NET

Tab: Find occupation Drop down: Bright outlook

I clicked on Optometrists ---- You will find the info. on the career:

Tasks Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine

visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.

Tools & TechnologyTools used in this occupation:

Eye charts or vision cards — Amsler grids; Pupil diameter PD rules; Single Lea symbol books; Snellen eye charts

Knowledge Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed

to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures

Skills Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Other information:

Abilities, Work Activities, Work Context, Job Zone, Education, Interests, Work Style, and Work Values.

FIND OCCUPATIONS THAT REQUIRE EDUCATION IN:

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

(STEM) DISCIPLINES*MAJOR/ INTEREST IN A SUBJECT: THIS CAN HELP FIND WHAT CAREERS ARE OUT THERE

BASED ON THE SUBJECT OF INTEREST

O*NETSTEM Discipline

INFORMATION

www.PACareerStandards.comwww.PACareerZone.orgwww.GettingThemThere.comwww.PACollegeTransfer.comwww.collegeboard.org

Kittanning High School website Click on Academics Drop Down to Counselor News Links to click on are on the side of the page.

WEBSITE

HTTP: / /WWW.ASD.K12 .PA.US/DOMAIN/816

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INFORMATION THAT CAN HELP YOU WITH

COLLEGE/TESTS/ GRADUATION

INFORMATION

Kittanning High SchoolAcademics – Counselor

News

Contents

Overview Scholarship Information News, Events, and Information Useful Websites Financial Aid Information School Visitation Dates SAT Information ACT Information NCAA ASD Cyber Academy Summer School Information GED Information

Questions?

OVERVIEW:College

Application Fees Deadlines Tests College Visits FAFSA NCAA Angie Selembo – FAFSA competion assistance

Dual EnrollmentO*NETKittanning Counseling Website